Forrest M. Bird Charter School

Forrest M. Bird Charter School

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
614 S Madison Ave,  Sandpoint, ID
4.4
4.0
262 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Alan Millar
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
64.5%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
550
Verbal
620

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
11.2%
State Average
20.3%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
302:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
White
83.6%
Hispanic
9.5%
Two or more races
5%
Black
1.1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Idaho 20 Students
North Idaho College 18 Students
Montana State University 13 Students
Boise State University 12 Students
University of Washington 10 Students
Washington State University 8 Students
Idaho State University 7 Students
Gonzaga University 6 Students
The College of Idaho 4 Students
Lewis-Clark State College 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 4 Students
Biology 4 Students
English 4 Students
Engineering 3 Students
Criminology 3 Students
Chemistry 3 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 3 Students
Dance 3 Students
Creative Writing 3 Students
Journalism 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 10 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/14/2019
I absolutely love everything about this school. Out of all of the schools I have attended this one is by far the best. The hands on experiences really stand out to me and are a great way to learn. The only thing that I would change would be the fact that we don't have sports or a hot lunch program (although we do have home ec and the student store).
5.0 Junior
4/2/2018
I transferred to Forrest M. Bird Charter School at the start of the 2017/2018 school year. I love everything about the school and find that I am having a more enjoyable high school and educational experience than I had at my previous high school. The teachers are amazing and actually care about my well being as one of their students. The school in general is very open and most of the other students seem understanding as well. Since transferring I can honestly say I have become a lot happier as an individual and have been able to grasp a better understanding of myself as an individual and have had the opportunity to make friends as well. There isn't a single thing that I would change about Forrest M. Bird Charter School because to me it is perfect.
4.0 Alum
8/30/2017
This school is truly amazing. The teachers really care about their students, and take time to help individual students with just about anything. While it is a small school it creates better friendships between all the students
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/19/2022
The staff is amazing at FBCS. They see my son as an individual, met him where he was educationally and allowed him to explore ideas more in depth. Instead of AP classes, students who are ready take college classes. My son graduated many completed college classes that gave him a year less to do in co...
5.0 parent
8/14/2014
I am disappointed in the reviewer that called the Charter School a 'pay to win' school. The Charter School is a public, tuition free school - like any other public school. Standards have to met, nothing is given out.
4.0 parent
4/9/2014
Don't understand review just posted. This is not a school parents pay for their children to attend. It is a Charter School, there are no school fees for attendance. My son attends. Just wanted to set the record straight.
1.0 other
12/4/2012
As a former student of this school, I can honestly say it is a horrible school. I attended this school all through middle school and part of my junior year of high school. They claim to focus on each child individually, but all that really does is spread out their already thin educational abilities....

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